Add 4/48 and 54/9, Solve 4/48 + 6 0/9 as a fraction

Add 4/48 and 54/9

1^st number: 4/48, 2^nd number: 6 0/9

4/48 + 54/9 is 73/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 9 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
4/48 = 4 × 3/48 × 3 = 12/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
54/9 = 54 × 16/9 × 16 = 864/144
Add the two like fractions:
12/144 + 864/144 = 12 + 864/144 = 876/144
876/144 simplified gives 73/12
So, 4/48 + 54/9 = 73/12
In mixed form: 61/12

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